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to Alida Livingston re: desire to see her mother

Jo[h]anna tells her mother that she misses her and keeps her in her thoughts, and states her plans to travel to Boston as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00969

to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence

Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.

GLC03107.00972

to Robert Livingston re: [in Dutch]

A second leaf of paper was torn, containing the docket, and possibly the address leaf.

GLC03107.00975

to Robert Livingston re: denial of the marriage of his daughter

Meech denies reports that his daughter has married, and sharply criticizes the sacrilege that he has seen in his church. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00980

to Robert Livingston re: waiting for Margaret Vetch

Jo[h]anna explains that she is waiting for Margaret to arrive in Boston, but offers to return home immediately if her family desires it. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00984

Account of Catryn van Hoese [in Dutch]

GLC03107.00990

to Robert Livingston re: death of Mary Winthrop Livingston

Robert informs his father of the death of Mary Winthrop (John Livingston's wife), and also that the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Moon have killed each other in a duel. He mentions that he is waiting news from England regarding the Palatins, and urges...

GLC03107.00993

to Robert Livingston re: items left at Livingston's home

Blackwell asks Livingston if he may retrieve some items that his wife left at Livingston's home a few months ago. The letter is followed by a statement by Jacob Timerman, who acknowledges receiving the goods from Livingston in Blackwell's name....

GLC03107.00994

to Robert Livingston re: travel to Boston

Vetch expresses his hope that Jo[h]anna Livingston will remain in Boston until his wife Margaret is ready to travel there in the spring. He also mentions that he anxiously awaits news from abroad, as there is "a mighty ferment in the nation still...

GLC03107.00995

to Johanna Livingston re: hopes of seeing her sister in Boston

Also contains ALS from Samuel Vetch to Jo[h]anna Livingston in which Vetch apoligizes that his wife missed Jo[h]anna earlier that year, and he hopes that they may meet in Boston in the Spring. Both send their sympathies for the death of Mary...

GLC03107.00996

to Robert Livingston re: the death of his wife Mary

John expresses sorrow over the loss of his wife, and informs his parents that he has sent them 2 rings, which he prays they will accept. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00998

to Robert Livingston re: desire to return home

Jo[h]anna discusses the death of Mary Winthrop and funeral preparations; and expresses a strong desire to return home. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.00999

to Robert Livingston re: christening of Gilbert's child

Gilbert explains that he and his wife have not yet christened their child, as they are waiting for Robert and the rest of the family to arrive, which has been delayed due to weather. He also mentions that the child seems sickly, which makes them...

GLC03107.01003

to Robert Livingston re: family concerns

Vetch expresses concern over the loss of John Livingston's wife, and hopes that his wife and her sister Jo[h]anna will be in each other's company soon. He also mentions some trouble abroad relating to hostility against Protestants.

GLC03107.01007

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John asks for his parents's consent to marry the daughter of Sarah Knight, and mentions that if they desire, his sister Jo[h]anna may give them a truthful account of the woman.

GLC03107.01009

to Alida Livingston re: consent to marry

GLC03107.01010

to Robert Livingston re: desire to hear from her parents

Jo[h]anna asks why she has not heard from her parents in so long, and wonders why she is not in their thoughts.

GLC03107.01011

to Robert Livingston re: the marriage of their children

Sarah Knight writes to discuss the possibility of the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth Knight, to John Livingston.

GLC03107.01012

to Robert Livingston re: news from England

Jo[h]anna writes that a ship recently arrived from England with news of peace and that Coll Nicholson is coming to establish a government in Annapolis, in which Samuel Vetch will have his own company. She also mentions the engagement of her brother...

GLC03107.01013

to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna asks for money to buy clothing, and urges her parents to prevent the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She also mentions that John and their sister Margaret Vetch are at odds, as Margaret does not approve of the match....

GLC03107.01014

to Robert Livingston re: engagement of John Livingston

Margaret writes to express her strong disdain for the marriage of John Livingston to Elizabeth Knight. She believes that it is too soon for John to remarry, and suspects that Elizabeth began planning the marriage before Mary passed away. Docketed...

GLC03107.01015

to Robert Livingston re: consent to marry

John expresses concern as to why he has not received a letter from his parents, and wonder if he has displeased them in any way. He also states that he is resolved to marry, but would be grateful if they would send their consent. Docketed on...

GLC03107.01017

to Robert Livingston re: longing for home

Jo[h]anna writes of her plan to return home as soon as Margaret Vetch arrives in Boston, and expresses her deep longing to be with her mother.

GLC03107.01018

to Robert Livingston re: invitation to learn more of Elizabeth Knight

John expresses his regret that his parents believe Elizabeth Knight to be of poor character, and asks that they write to the Minister of the North Church in Boston, where Elizabeth was brought up, in order to confirm that she is of good fortune and...

GLC03107.01019

to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.01022